Papers 1940-1966.

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Papers 1940-1966.

The collection contains several of Griswold's manuscripts, copies of articles, and correspondence. Scripts of University of Miami television programs and files relating to the Radio and Television Dept. document his activities during the 1950's. Some of the television programs include historical research on Dr. Henry Perrine and Charles A. Howe, two prominent figures in South Florida history. Also, program scripts based on bi-annual expeditions to Latin American countries document the University of Miami's interest in this region.

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University of Miami. School of Communication

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Griswold, Oliver

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Oliver Griswold, writer, editor and publicist, held professional and administrative positions with the U.S. government during the 1930's and 40's, later he served as coordinator of radio and television programs at the University of Miami. Following his graduation from Cornell and experience as a newspaper reporter, Griswold began a career in public relations. He also served on President Herbert Hoover's Committee for Employment and later as Assistant Director of Public Works Progress Administrat...